Since 1955 the World Press Photo Contest has recognized professional photographers for the best pictures contributing to the past year of visual journalism. Discover the stories that matter from 2018, chosen by an independent jury of photography and digital storytelling professionals.

The World Press Photo Digital Storytelling Contest rewards the best forms of visual journalism enabled by digital technologies. This year, we’ve introduced two headline awards: World Press Photo Interactive of the Year and World Press Photo Online Video of the Year.

Join us at this year's World Press Photo Festival, taking place 12-13 April at Amsterdam’s Westergasfabriek! Get your festival tickets now for a program of presentations, meet-ups, screenings and panel talks.